Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From outdoor markets to live music and art, there’s plenty going on across North Atlanta’s most vibrant communities. Here’s your curated weekend guide, handpicked for our readers.
Shop & Stroll
Lakewood 400 Antique Market
Cumming
Step into 75,000 square feet of vintage finds, handmade crafts, home décor, and collectibles. This monthly market draws vendors and treasure hunters from all over Georgia. It’s a great family outing with food trucks and local flair.
lakewoodantiques.com
Alpharetta Farmers Market
Downtown Alpharetta, Saturday morning
Fresh local produce, baked goods, handmade soaps, and live acoustic music. Bring a bag and take home some local goodness.
alpharettafarmersmarket.com
Music & Community
Music at The Plaza – Roswell
Roswell City Hall Plaza, Friday evening
Free outdoor concert with local bands, food vendors, and a laid-back community vibe. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the warm evening air.
roswell365.com
Suwanee Summer Porch Jam
Suwanee Town Center Park, Saturday evening
Musicians perform on porches, patios, and lawns throughout the park. A fun, walkable event with food vendors and dancing under the stars.
suwaneefestivals.com
Art, Nature & Culture
Botanical Art in Bloom – Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta
This weekend, explore stunning sculptures inspired by flowers and birds, created by metal artist Huelani Mei. The gardens themselves are in peak summer bloom.
atlantabg.org
Trees Atlanta Walking Tour – Virginia-Highland
Atlanta, Saturday morning
Discover native trees, urban green spaces, and neighborhood history in this gentle guided walk through a charming Atlanta district.
treesatlanta.org
“Lonesome Cowboys” Film & Talk – Agnes Scott College
Decatur, Sunday afternoon
A screening of this bold 1968 film, followed by a discussion of its historic role in LGBTQ representation.
agnes.edu
Active & Outdoors
Big Creek Greenway
Cumming to Alpharetta
Walk, jog, or cycle through shaded trails that wind through wetlands and wooded areas. Great for families, birdwatchers, or a quiet solo recharge.
Alpha Loop
Alpharetta
This urban trail connects the city’s best dining, shopping, and event spaces. Bring your sneakers and stroll from Avalon to City Center and back.
alphaloop.com
Bonus: Motorsports Action
Dixie Speedway – Flat Track & Dirt Racing
Woodstock (20 min from Cumming)
Live dirt-track racing with food trucks and a festival atmosphere. Call ahead to confirm weekend schedule.
dixiespeedway.com
Quick Look: Where to Go This Weekend
AreaActivity Cumming Antique Market, Big Creek Greenway Alpharetta Farmers Market, Alpha Loop, Outdoor Dining Roswell Free Live Music, City Hall Plaza Suwanee Summer Porch Jam Duluth Downtown square events and casual strolling Johns Creek Family parks and neighborhood food spots Atlanta Nearby Botanical Garden, Trees Tour, Indie Film Talk Woodstock Dixie Speedway racing fun
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